The season is now behind us and the transfer window is looming, where do Liverpool need to strengthen this summer?

What Liverpool have been lacking for the last couple of seasons is the backbone of their team. However, the recent signing of Loris Karius and the imminent arrival of Joel Matip shows us that restructuring and reinforcing the backbone is also Jurgen Klopp's top priority.

Still to be added would be a central midfield "powerhouse" and a 30-goal per season striker. Liverpool's top goalscorers in the league for the last two seasons since Luis Suárez departed for pastures new have been Steven Gerrard with nine and Roberto Firmino with ten, both of whom are primarily midfielders. Although I rate Daniel Sturridge as a world class striker, he can no way be relied on as a regular fixture in the side due to his constant injury problems.

Alberto Moreno also needs to be replaced. We are in need of a left back who can defend better than he can attack. I believe when Alberto first arrived at Liverpool, fellow Spaniard José Enrique took him under his wing and led him slightly astray. As a young player with still a great deal to learn, his priority should have been to knuckle down and learn to improve his game. Ideally, I'd love to see Jon Flanagan play at left-back next season. He didn't do that bad during the 2013/2014 when he made 25 appearances, many of which were at left full back, did he?

The Mario Gotze transfer is turning into something of a saga, is he key to Liverpool's transfer business this summer? And do you think there are more twists and turns to come?

To be honest, Mario Gotze is a top class player who currently plays for one of the best clubs in Europe, Bayern Munich have won the Bundesliga for the last four seasons on the trot!

Liverpool finished 8th in the Premier League and have no European football at all to look forward to next season. Although, Gotze does have Klopp at Liverpool, that won't be the only factor at the time of deciding his future. I think he will just have to sit down with Carlo Ancelotti to see what his plans are for him.

Twists and turns? I'm sure it's always exciting for any Liverpool fan for us to be linked with world class players However, unfortunately, Liverpool are not in the same league as Bayern Munich at the moment.

What did you make of the signing of Loris Karius? Do you expect him to go straight into Liverpool's starting line-up?

To be honest I don't know much about the lad. However, what is paramount is that the goalkeeping position needs to have increased competition, which can only help Simon Mignlolet's game as well.

Maybe, Simon, over the last couple of seasons has looked at the bench and seen the likes of Brad Jones and Adam Bogdan sat there and thought "these don't worry me" which maybe let him relax slightly.

Having world class competition around him can only enhance his performances and keep him on his toes.

I would also change the goalkeeping coach as well. Simon has not had a great teacher and as any other position on the pitch in order for a player to improve he needs someone to coach him; analyse his mistakes to avoid them happening again.

John Achterberg needs to take some of the blame for Simon's errors and poor form. This is not only my opinion but one of Bruce Grobelaars' too.

Speculation continues over the future of a number of players, who do you feel Liverpool need to sell? And who should they be fighting to keep?

I like to think that Liverpool Football club shouldn't have to fight to keep any player and if anyone doesn't want to be here and isn't prepared to give the club 110% to the cause then there is the door!

Regarding selling players, I believe Klopp should be prepared to listen to offers for Christian Benteke. It's obvious, the boss isn't his biggest fan from the amount of game time he gave him last season. With Danny Ings and Divock Origi returning from injury, a fully fit Daniel Sturridge and a new recruit, I'm afraid Benteke's services will be surplus to requirements.

Mario Balotelli also has no future at Liverpool, he trouble and should not be even considered to be given another chance.

Joe Allen is another player who has had enough time to prove his worth. He's been a bit part player for four years now at Liverpool and probably for his own sake and career should be looking for a move away.

Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana shouldn't be in the first XI in my eyes and can do a decent job as being "squad players". Leaving the likes of Joe Allen dropping out of contention all together.

Regarding, defenders, After finally getting rid of José Enrique, Martin Skrtel looks to be also moving on. Martin has been a loyal and fine servant to Liverpool over the years and has always fought for the club. However, I just feel he hasn't got anything else to offer Liverpool and it is time for him to move on.

Will the absence of European football next season boost Liverpool's chances in the league?

Yes, absolutely. It's such a shame we weren't able to achieve Champions League Football from winning the Europa League. Yes, Liverpool didn't perform during the second half, but if it wasn't for the referee's incompetence we would have been two or three up at half time and would have changed the scope of the game completely.

However, it's over now and we have to face the reality of another season without European Football and as Stevie G said 'We go again'.

Now the players will go into training on a Monday morning at Melwood and have a full week to prepare for just the one game at the weekend. This will obviously be beneficial as all the attention will be dedicated to one game, the training schedules will be adapted and be solely focused on the one fixture.

This was proved during the 2013/2014 season when Liverpool finished runners-up and weren't involved in Europe. Only 5 out of the 43 games played (11%) were in cup competitions. Comparing this to last season; Liverpool were involved in 25 cup ties from a possible 63 games (40%) and we finished 8th!